Deck 12: Other Relaxation Techniques

Question 1

You typically breathe through one nostril at a time, switching nostrils periodically.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Yoga is a set of Hindu relaxation techniques.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

When used with other types of relaxation techniques, biofeedback can act as a reinforcer and help in identifying what is and what is not working.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A weight lifter may weigh more than a weight chart advises but not be "overfat."

Question 5

Elderly people who own pets are less likely to experience depression and are better able to tolerate living alone.

Question 6

Pet owners tend to have higher heart rates and higher blood pressure levels than those who do not own a pet.

Question 7

Mindfulness involves directing one's attention toward the goal rather than the experience.

Question 8

Biofeedback is used to train people to gain greater control of their physiological processes.

Question 9

The instant calming sequence (ICS)is based on the belief that one should recognize and immediately respond to the first signs of stress.

Question 10

Thermal biofeedback has been used to treat Raynaud's disease, migraine headaches, and hypertension.

Question 11

Biofeedback equipment is designed to be used during the routine stressful moments we all experience daily.

Question 12

Research has shown that biofeedback is effective in treating menstrual pain.

Question 13

Electromyographic (EMG)biofeedback is effective in treating conditions requiring muscle control.

Question 14

Breathing is an important aspect of body scanning.

Question 15

Shiatsu is acupressure massage.

Question 16

The power of music to stimulate outweighs its ability to relax.

Question 17

Stress is often associated with a preoccupation with the past or with a fear of the future.

Question 18

If prayer or religion is an important part of an individual's life, repeating a phrase from a prayer may be a good source of relaxation.

Question 19

Biofeedback has been shown to be effective in treating stroke and paralysis.

Question 20

Diaphragmatic breathing is also called upper costal breathing.

Question 21

Electromyographic (EMG)biofeedback measures _____.

A)electrical impulses of the heart
B)the conduciveness of electricity over different liquids in the body
C)muscle contraction
D)blood flow in the heart

Question 22

The focus of Tai Chi is on turning and posture rather than on total body movement.

Question 23

Which of the following is true of mindfulness?

A)People who practice mindfulness focus on the what-ifs and if-onlys rather than the what-is.
B)Mindfulness involves focusing on the past to help resolve present anxieties.
C)Research indicates that organ transplant patients who used mindfulness were able to sleep better.
D)People who practice mindfulness direct their attention toward the goal rather than the experience.

Question 24

The use of plant material added to massage oil that is thought to have pharmacological qualities that improve health is called _____.

A)asana
B)aromatherapy
C)reflexology
D)shiatsu

Question 25

Deep breathing that expands the belly rather than just the chest is called _____.

A)thoracic breathing
B)intercostal breathing
C)diaphragmatic breathing
D)hyperventilated breathing

Question 26

The massage technique that massages a "reflex zone" in the foot in which damage to body parts is thought to be manifested is called _____.

A)the reflex command
B)zoning
C)reflexology
D)the quieting reflex

Question 27

All of the following poses are classic yoga positions EXCEPT the _____.

A)corpse pose
B)warrior pose
C)cobra pose
D)angel pose

Question 28

Thermal biofeedback is effective in treating conditions related to _____.

A)muscle control
B)blood flow
C)the temporomandibular joints (TMJ)
D)bad posture

Question 29

The three phases of biofeedback include all of the following steps EXCEPT _____.

A)judging
B)measuring
C)converting
D)feeding back

Question 30

The relaxation technique that searches for relaxed body parts and transports that sensation to less relaxed areas is called _____.

A)reflexology
B)progressive stretching
C)shiatsu
D)body scanning

Question 31

Studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)machines have shown that mindfulness-based stress reduction changes the gray matter of the brain that is associated with learning and memory, regulation of emotions, and perception.

Question 32

Pressing down on points of the body where knots or bands of muscle tension frequently occur is called _____.

A)shiatsu
B)the quieting reflex
C)petrissage
D)mindfulness therapy

Question 33

Slow tempo music synchronizes brain waves, thereby resulting in lower respiratory and heart rates.

Question 34

_____ refers to focusing your attention on the present moment to relax.

A)Concentration
B)Thoughtfulness
C)Mindfulness
D)Balanced thought

Question 35

A(n)_____ is an example of a biofeedback instrument.

A)telephone
B)pedometer
C)odometer
D)basal body thermometer

Question 36

Biofeedback that measures temperature is called _____.

A)cryofeedback
B)temperature control feedback
C)electromyographic biofeedback
D)thermal biofeedback

Question 37

The relaxation technique that involves manipulating points in the body that are muscularly tense is called _____.

A)acupuncture
B)autohypnosis
C)reflexology
D)massage

Question 38

The six-step relaxation technique that results in relaxation in seconds is called _____.

A)reflexology
B)the quieting reflex
C)the instant calming sequence
D)aromatherapy

Question 39

All of the following are basic principles of Tai Chi EXCEPT _____.

A)relaxation
B)separating Yin and Yang
C)imagery
D)keeping an erect back

Question 40

Which of the following is the most relaxing and healthy type of breathing?

A)Diaphragmatic breathing
B)Upper costal breathing
C)Middle costal breathing
D)Thoracic breathing

Question 41

Living with and caring for a pet can do all of the following EXCEPT _____.

A)help prevent accidents
B)help people recover from heart attacks
C)protect the heart and blood vessels
D)improve mood and well-being

Question 42

An asana is _____.

A)a breathing technique used in yoga
B)a body position used in yoga
C)a type of acupressure massage
D)a six-step relaxation technique

Question 43

Jack suffers from trait anxiety. He practices a relaxation technique whose primary objective is to help practitioners learn to live in the moment and ignore anxiety-inciting thoughts of the past and future. Jack is most likely practicing _____.

A)biofeedback
B)Tai Chi
C)autohypnosis
D)mindfulness

Question 44

_____ is a massage technique that involves gentle pressure applied across the width of a muscle.

A)Effleurage
B)Petrissage
C)Friction
D)Hacking

Question 45

A pranayama is _____.

A)a breathing technique used in yoga
B)an exercise that uses slow, dancelike movements
C)a yoga position that involves standing in the warrior pose
D)a type of acupressure massage

Question 46

Specific types of mindfulness activities include _____.

A)mindful breathing
B)mindful eating
C)mindful walking
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 47

_____ is a massage technique that involves gentle stroking along the length of a muscle.

A)Effleurage
B)Petrissage
C)Friction
D)Hacking

Question 48

Mary works as a manager in Zerne Inc. Her work is monotonous and stressful. She consults a clinical psychologist to cope with her stress. The clinical psychologist teaches her a five-step relaxation technique that involves uninterrupted breathing, smiling, balanced posture, relaxation, and mental control. Mary is most likely learning _____.

A)the instant calming sequence (ICS)
B)Tai Chi
C)the quieting reflex (QR)
D)body scanning

Question 49

_____ is a massage technique that involves light slaps or karate chops.

A)Effleurage
B)Petrissage
C)Friction
D)Hacking

Question 50

Which of the following is a relaxation technique that can relax you in merely six seconds?

A)The instant calming sequence (ICS)
B)Aromatherapy
C)The quieting reflex (QR)
D)Repetitive prayer

Question 51

The proper order of the three steps to repetitive prayer, according to Dain, is _____.

A)the peaceful state, breathing, and quieting the mind
B)quieting the mind, breathing, and the peaceful state
C)breathing, the peaceful state, and quieting the mind
D)the peaceful state, quieting the mind, and breathing

Question 52

_____ is a massage technique that involves vigorous pressure by circular motions of the thumb or fingertips.

A)Effleurage
B)Petrissage
C)Friction
D)Hacking